Kids this age enjoy outdoor sports as well as scooters, bicycles, and in-line skates. They acquire adult-like interests, abilities, and hobbies and may display a passion by becoming a collector. Girls still love doing crafts and boys like working on longer projects, some of which might take days to complete.

Your child is developing his own interests while learning from both his teachers and peers. Some kids like doing science experiments (with your help); others love making beaded jewelry or playing with dolls.This is a great age to get your chilren interested in board games for some great learning and fun!

Top Toys:

Basic science kits

Magnets, magnifying glasses, and telescopes

Craft kits

Construction sets, such as Legos or K'Nex

Sports equipment

Board games that involve strategy, including chess and checkers, blokus, qwirkle and others

There's a tremendous explosion in learning ability at this age, and it's a good time to introduce interactive educational toys that teach math and verbal skills, such as phonics boards or mini computers.Kids are now able to imagine that they're someone else and may fantasize about being airplane pilots, police officers, doctors, or teachers.

Top Toys:

Art supplies and craft kits

Blocks of different shapes

Electronic phonics toys

Construction sets with large pieces, such as Legos or Lincoln Logs

Puzzles of greater complexity

Dress-up clothes

Transportation toys, such as parking garages, airports, and train stations